rusty55125 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Sometime, when I start my 98 Esprit, the starter or other makes a squealing noise almost like someone putting there fingernails on a chalk board. It does this every once and a while. It's almost like the starter is not disengaging. I was under the car last weekend changing the oil and couldn't find the starter and have not been able to find a web site that shows it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 757 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 The starter motor is at the rear of the engine in between the cylinder heads. You Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to post Share on other sites
joeyoesprit 1 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) The starter motor is at the rear of the engine in between the cylinder heads. You Edited August 9, 2007 by joeyoesprit Quote JoeyO 2001 V8 - Silver 2007 Ducati 1098 Link to post Share on other sites
chstephens 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 The starter motor is at the rear of the engine in between the cylinder heads. You Quote 2001 Esprit V8 1985 911 Carrera converted to 1974 RSR IROC race car 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS350 convertible (goes fast and straight - limited handling!) www.hollowayperformance.com Link to post Share on other sites
rusty55125 0 Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I assume that I will need to get a gasket set to do the job or can I use the old gaskets if I am careful? Is there a manual that I can purchase for the Esprit that help describes the different components in the motor, body, ect? Scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 757 Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Off topic - but that is a great photo Mike! Is that your rebuild project? Craig No, its an engine that Jim Young built. Unfortunately, the engine was for a project that has been stalled for some years; Would be great to see it run someday. I should have some images of my engine rebuild in the next days. Cheers, Mike S Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to post Share on other sites
peter_england99 6 Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Scott, If you are a Lotus Esprit World (LEW) club member then the parts manuals are on-line for free http://www.clublew.co.uk/Clubpages/PartsList.html If you are an Esprit owner, the LEW club is well worth joining. I recovered the costs with the 1st tyre order I got discounted as a member. Regards, Peter. I assume that I will need to get a gasket set to do the job or can I use the old gaskets if I am careful? Is there a manual that I can purchase for the Esprit that help describes the different components in the motor, body, ect? Scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rusty55125 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) I am getting ready to take the starter out and noticed that there appears to be a bolt that needs to be accessed from the transmission side. Is it required to take the transmission out to get at this bolt? Any advice on getting the starter out, pictures ect. If not when I remove it I will take pictures of the process. Scott Edited August 23, 2007 by rusty55125 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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